WESTERN HILLS EL

www.tisd.org

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Western Hills Elementary, located at 600 Arapaho Drive in Temple, Texas, is a part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). The school serves students in the local community, focusing on foundational education and fostering a supportive learning environment. As a key institution within the TISD network, Western Hills emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future middle and high school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Temple community, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction through diverse educational programs. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Western Hills strives to create a safe, inclusive space where children can build essential social and academic skills. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, district policies, and specific educational resources through the official district website at http://www.tisd.org.

448

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTERN HILLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	167
Black	93
Asian	6
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
167 (37.3 %)
White
147 (32.8 %)
Black
93 (20.8 %)
Two or More
33 (7.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEMPLE ISD
Phone:	(254)215-5600
Website:	http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTERN HILLS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTERN HILLS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	47.8%
Male	234	52.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - K